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Former Jaguars QB David Garrard to visit Dolphins Monday, likely Rams after that

David Garrard declared on Twitter last week that he was 100 percent healthy and ready to begin working out for teams.

That will start on Monday, when Garrard goes to South Florida to visit the Dolphins, a source confirmed, and said Garrard's next likely stop is with the St. Louis Rams.

Garrard was the Jaguars starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010. Last year the Jaguars released him five days before the season opener, opting to start Luke McCown instead.

Garrard had surgery to repair a herniate disc in October after severe pain in his legs related to the injury. He visited with the Dolphins before having the surgery -- before he even knew he needed the surgery. Garrard was scheduled to visit with Oakland in the fall and canceled the visit because of his need for surgery.

Back in February, Garrard told me he would keep his options open about his next team.

"I would love to be a starting quarterback, but I know the scenarios aren’t all going to be that way," Garrard said. "I wouldn’t mind that. … I’ve been in that position before [of being a backup], but you’re always one play away. You have to prepare as a starter, practice with the guys.

"I don’t have a big ego. I love starting, I love being the guy that everybody looks up to. If that’s not quite the situation… I don’t have any harsh feelings toward that. I’ll give my all so when the number is called if I am in that situation I’ll be ready to go."

Wherever Garrard goes, he told me his family will continue to live in the Jacksonville area. They've rented a house in Atlantic Beach right now, and like the community too much to leave permanently.